Mayfield Bonfire Night is one of the big early-season Sussex Bonfire celebrations, and the 2026 event is now confirmed for Saturday 19 September 2026. The official Mayfield Bonfire Society says the celebrations run from about 6:00pm to 10:30pm.
Mayfield is particularly impressive because there aren't just one but three torchlit processions through the village. The society says the procession can stretch for more than a mile, involving around 5,000 burning torches. Around 30 visiting bonfire societies typically participate, and thousands of spectators come into Mayfield.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 5:45pm | Road closured begin |
| 6:00pm | Music, refreshments, Bonfire Society bar & stalls in the High Street |
| 6:45pm | Commemoration at the War Memorial |
| 7:15pm | First torchlit procession |
| 8:15pm | Second procession |
| 9:15pm | Grand Procession |
| 9:45pm | Bonfire lit at Court Meadow |
| 10:00pm | Fireworks display |
Public Transport
The number 51 bus will be stopping outside the Mayfield Cricket Club. The last bus toward Tunbridge Wells is 21:22 and the last towards Eastbourne is 22:27
Taxi Dropoffs
One in Coggins Mill Land and one near the roundabout near the Mayfield Cricket Club.
Public Toilets
Located in South Street Car Park. Portaloos on Court Meadow and additional toilets at the Rose & Crown.
Programmes will be available from the society stand next to the society's main bar on High Street.
Further details will be added as they are confirmed. See the society page for more about Mayfield Bonfire Boyes & Belles.